The No. 23 Clemson softball team earned a 3–0 win over Baylor on Sunday at McWhorter Stadium, completing a second shutout of the Bears in as many days and finishing the weekend unbeaten.
Abby Dunning and Sierra Maness combined to hold Baylor to 3 hits, striking out 6 and allowing just 2 walks as the Bears were unable to generate sustained offense. The duo consistently worked ahead in counts and forced weak contact, preventing Baylor from putting pressure on the bases.
J. Brockenbrough reached base and eventually came around to score, giving Clemson an early lead. Marian Collins added to the advantage in the third, driving in 2 runs to provide the separation Clemson needed.
Collins finished with 2 hits and 2 RBIs, continuing a strong weekend at the plate. Mac Pavese added an RBI double, while Clemson collected 7 hits and worked 5 walks as a lineup.
Although the game remained within reach early, Clemson’s pitching and defense ensured Baylor never found momentum. The Tigers played clean behind Dunning and Maness, committing no errors and turning routine plays into outs.
Baylor entered the weekend riding a four-game winning streak and carrying a 9–2 record, but Clemson limited one of the tournament’s most consistent offenses across both meetings.
Sunday’s win came after Clemson defeated Baylor 8–0 on Saturday, marking back-to-back shutouts against the Bears.
The victory capped a dominant showing for Clemson throughout the Clemson Classic, as the Tigers did not allow a run across four games.
More than the final score, the performance reflected a Clemson team playing with confidence on both sides of the ball. The Tigers controlled tempo, executed situational hitting, and relied on pitching depth to close out another clean result.
Clemson’s approach at the plate also reflected a team growing more disciplined with each outing. The Tigers were selective in key moments, extending at-bats and forcing Baylor’s pitching staff to work deep into counts. Even when hard contact did not immediately translate into runs, Clemson consistently put pressure on the defense with baserunners and smart decision-making. The patience showed in the box score, as the Tigers drew 5 walks and limited strikeouts to just 3. That controlled offensive rhythm complemented the pitching staff’s efficiency and ensured Baylor never had an opportunity to swing the momentum.
Next up for the Tigers is a trip down south to faceoff against a dominant 13-4 Georgia squad that is currently ranked 12th in the nation.
